Describes the work in one area (functions) of an experimental project in mathematics involving the same group of children from kindergarten through second grade. The project was undertaken chiefly to give mathematical continuity to activities that made use of manipulative aids. (BR)

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Participants' understanding of the treatment in social science experiments is raised as an issue in the specification of statistical models of policy evaluation. A statistical model is offered which shows that failure to consider participants' understanding may introduce biases of unknown direction into policy parametric estimates. (Author/JKS)

Describes the evolution and demise of an experimental program that, one afternoon a week, allowed students to choose their learning experiences. (IRT)

Describes how photo identification cards for students are produced and used at Andrews (South Carolina) High School. (JG)

Author's attitude toward the adaptation of Sesame Street in foreign countries is that it is worth doing, if done well, but the project should be approached critically and warily. (Author/MB)

In this experimental elementary school program children are not instructed in reading until they show an interest in books. (MM)

Describes the new innovative college recently added to the Washington State System. (HS)

A point system employed to increase student desire to learn, is described. (CK)